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[Endophthalmitis and pseudophakia].

M Magnocavallo1, T Cassina, A Lo Votrico

  • 1Ospedale Civico Lugano Servizio di Oftalmologia.

Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|May 1, 1988
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Treatments for endophthalmitis after cataract surgery, including antibiotics or anti-inflammatories, led to rapid healing and improved vision. Intraoperative aqueous humor sampling was used to investigate potential false-positive bacterial results.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Endophthalmitis is a serious complication following cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation.
  • Previous literature suggests high rates of positive bacterial cultures from aqueous humor in such cases.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate treatment outcomes for endophthalmitis post-cataract surgery.
  • To investigate the incidence of false-positive bacterial results in intraoperative aqueous humor samples.

Summary:

  • Seven cases of endophthalmitis were treated with either antibiotics and mydriatics or mydriatics and anti-inflammatory medication alone.
  • Both treatment groups showed rapid healing and good visual acuity recovery.
  • Intraoperative aqueous humor samples were collected to assess external contamination as a source of false-positive results.

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Impact:

  • Demonstrates effective treatment strategies for post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis.
  • Highlights the importance of accurate microbiological diagnosis in endophthalmitis management.
  • Contributes to understanding the reliability of intraoperative sampling in preventing misdiagnosis.